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Braun talks business at chamber luncheon By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Indiana Gov. Mike Braun told area business owners Dec. 10 that Indiana’s geographic location, business-friendly environment and fiscal health give the Hoosier state a leg up to maintaining its economic viability. Braun was the special guest during the OneZone Chamber annual meeting and luncheon, and spoke for about 30 minutes with OneZone President and CEO Jack Russell in front of a crowd of chamber members at the FORUM Event Center in Fishers. Braun said that while Indiana has great opportunities, leaders still need to put in the work to make sure the state benefits. He added that he wants the business community to step up, and not rely on state government to solve everything. “Businesses are going to be the main beneficiaries of childcare. They’re going to be the main beneficiaries of preschool,” he said, adding that he wants the business community to be involved in creating and financing solutions to those kinds of needs. “That’s kind of what I preach. I want to make sure that government is doing everything it can, short of paying for it, when the ben-

OneZone CEO Jack Russell, left, speaks with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

eficiaries are going to be clearly Main Street and bigger companies.” Braun said Hamilton County is one of the state’s success stories, economically, but there are other counties that are struggling. “You need to keep doing what you’re doing,” he said. “Help us see how we can get more counties to take what you’ve got that’s working, and then I’m always going to be a business partner with you to make sure you keep heading in the direction that you seem to have done pretty well on your own.” He said energy is and will be the big issue moving forward, driven by the need for data centers. He said the

amount of energy one center needs surprised him. “When you start hearing megawatts, gigawatts — and one data center can take one gigawatt of electricity,” he said. “I wondered how many gigawatts are we producing? I figured, just by common sense, surely one data center couldn’t be more than 1 percent. I was astounded — we only produce 20 gigawatts of electricity for all households and existing businesses (in Indiana).” Braun said he wants the state to keep utility rates low for residents but also find a way to bring data centers to rural areas that need the potential economic boost. Braun said he wants the business community and state government to work well together. “Businesses are the places where you create things — that’s where all the new stuff comes from,” he said. “And then government’s got to be smart — smart enough to nurture it and not suffocate it.” OneZone Chamber serves Carmel, Fishers and northern Hamilton County. It has about 1,200 members and focuses on strengthening community businesses through programs and advocacy. For more, visit onezonechamber. com.

Community project applications open northindy@youarecurrent.com The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the next round of Community Powered Infrastructure projects, a program that encourages neighborhoods to work with the city to improve local infrastructure. Applications cover opportunities within the Indianapolis Neighborhood Infrastructure Partnership, Tactical Urbanism and Art in the Right-of-Way programs. According to a news release, through the Indianapolis Neighborhood Infrastructure Partnership, community-based organizations partner with the city to share project costs for improvements in the public right-of-way, such as roads, sidewalks and projects that make it safer and easier for people to get around. Tactical Urbanism allows neighbor-

A Tactical Urbanism project in the Chatham Arch neighborhood tests the effectiveness of a bump-out to reduce speeding. (Photo courtesy of Indy DPW)

hoods to try out simple, low-cost changes that can make streets safer and easier to use. Community members work with the city to develop a hypothesis and collect data both pre- and post-project implementation to see whether the

proposed changes would be effective long-term solutions to the issues they are facing, such as pedestrian or bicycle safety. Art in the Right-of-Way invites artists and community members to bring creative, meaningful artwork into public streets and sidewalks to help calm traffic and make public spaces feel more welcoming and connected, according to the news release. “Each year, these programs help neighbors bring their ideas to life and we rely on residents and community groups to tell us what matters most in their neighborhoods,” the news release stated. “We encourage neighborhood associations, community organizations and local partners to apply.” Application materials and details about each program are available online at indy.gov/activity/cpi. Questions can be directed to ReimagineROW@Indy.gov.

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Patience paying off for CHS senior basketball player By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurent.com Carmel High School senior Evan Harrell is playing with more patience this season. “He’s allowing the game to come to him a little more,” Greyhounds coach Ryan Osborn said. “It allows him to utilize his strengths better. He is connecting with his teammates well. He’s not putting as much pressure on himself to make every play. He’s playing more confidently and more free. The game is a little easier for him and he’s not forcing stuff.” The 6-foot-8 Harrell, in his third season as starter, is averaging 17.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game for the Greyhounds (5-0). Harrell said he is slowing down and letting the game come to him. “I’m counting on other guys to get involved with me during the game,” he said. “I’m getting closer with guys and (have) more trust with guys.” Harrell averaged 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 16 games last season. He missed seven

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK EVAN HARRELL Favorite athlete: Nikola Jokic Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen Favorite subject: History Favorite TV show: “Prison Break” Favorite vacation spot: Naples, Fla. games with an ankle injury. The Greyhounds finished 10-13 last season, their first losing record since the 2010-11 season. “We lacked a little leadership last season, and I think we have a group of guys who love to play with each other and are excited to take the floor each night,” Harrell said. “I think we are going to surprise a lot of people this season. A sectional championship is

Carmel High School senior Evan Harrell is a three-year starter for the Greyhounds. (Photo courtesy of CHS athletics)

definitely a goal. We haven’t won it since 2022. Getting Carmel back is my biggest goal.” Harrell started playing basketball at age 6. “I played football for a couple of

years and I played golf for a bunch of country club teams,” he said. “I was pretty good but had to give that up.” Harrell, who plays club basketball for Grand Park Premier, will continue his basketball career at Bellarmine University in Louisville next season. He said he didn’t seriously consider other offers after Bellarmine offered. “I took a couple of visits and talked to a bunch of different guys before making my decision,” he said. Bellarmine coach Doug Davenport lauded Harrell’s overall skill set. “Evan has the combination of length and versatility that we covet while being able to play and defend multiple positions,” Davenport stated. “We know his best basketball is ahead of him and we can’t wait to help get him there.” One of Bellarmine’s players is 2021 CHS graduate Brian Waddell, who transferred from Purdue University before the season. Waddell was averaging 15.3 ppg through the first 11 games. To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@ youarecurrent.com.

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The Nest Schools celebrated its newest facility in Geist with a ribbon cutting Dec. 4 at the facility, 9910 Geist Crossing Dr., off Fall Creek Road and 79th Street in Indianapolis. The Geist school is the newest Nest Schools early childhood education facility in the Greater Indianapolis area, with a fourth set to open early in 2026, according to a news release. “Our mission at The Nest Schools is to provide the highest quality programs for children, families and teachers,” Regional Director of The Nest Schools Charity DeHority stated. “This new school allows us to continue that mission, and we are honored to serve the children and families of the Geist community for many years to come.” Nest Schools offer play-based programs for infants through pre-kindergarten. The approach combines hands-on learning with individualized support for social, emotional, intel-

The Nest Schools Geist and Geist-area officials cut the ribbon to open the new early childhood education center. (Photo courtesy of The Nest Schools)

lectual and physical development. The schools also offer weekly enrichment classes — Fit Buddies, Paints & Pianos, and Art of Living — and outdoor play spaces to extend learning beyond the classroom. For more about The Nest Schools Geist, visit TheNestSchool.com.

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An Indiana State Trooper was injured Dec. 13 when his car was struck by an alleged drunk driver. At approximately 4:07 a.m., Trooper Keith Martin and off-duty Fortville Police Department officer Lee Carnish were on the scene of a jackknifed semi on I-465 eastbound near Allisonville Road. While blocking the lane with his car, emergency lights on, Martin was rear-ended by a pickup truck. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Carnish’s police vehicle was also damaged but he was uninjured. The driver of the pickup truck, Juan Cuatlacuatl, 21, of Indianapolis, allegedly showed signs of impairment and was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing injury. (Photo courtesy of ISP)

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Progress, partnership and a safer downtown Commentary by Chris Bailey As we approach the end of 2025, I want to speak directly to our community about public safety in downtown Indianapolis. Perception matters. It shapes how people feel, where they go, and how they talk about our city. And because downtown is the heart of Indianapolis, the engine of our state, incidents that occur there draw more attention and more scrutiny than anywhere else. That makes it essential that you hear directly from me about what is actually happening, not rumors, not online clips, not narratives built around isolated moments. The reality on the ground tells a very different story. Violent crime is down nearly 8 percent compared to this time last year. Property crime has dropped almost 10 percent. Overall crime is down nearly 10 percent. And despite millions of visitors, downtown still accounts for less than 6 percent of all crime in Indianapolis. These are meaningful, measurable reductions and they reflect the work of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and our partners. This progress did not happen by accident. It is the result of deliberate strategy, steady, focused work, consistent execution and the commitment of the men and women of IMPD, both our sworn officers and our professional staff. Our crime analysts and the team inside the Real-Time Crime Center identify patterns, monitor activity and direct resources where they are needed most. Their work gives our officers key information that helps prevent crime, not just respond to it. We have been intentional with how we deploy our officers downtown. That means more visibility in high-traffic areas, quicker responses and proactive engagement with residents, business owners, hospitality workers and event organizers. It means working closely with the Office of Public Health and Safety, Indy Peace Fellowship and neighborhood groups to address issues

early. It means leveraging technology, cameras and real-time data, to support smarter, faster decision-making. And these strategies are working. I see it every day when I walk downtown. I speak with people who live here, work here and visit regularly. They tell me they see the presence. They feel the difference. They recognize the progress. The energy downtown is strong, but just as important, people must feel safe being a part of it. Our city’s growth is hard to miss. The cranes and new projects are exciting signs of progress that truly matter. But none of it works without safety. The foundation for every bit of downtown’s momentum is the quiet, consistent work of public safety professionals who ensure people can enjoy everything our city center offers. We want families to feel comfortable coming downtown for dinner, young professionals to feel confident choosing downtown living, and visitors to feel welcome at our events, festivals and restaurants. The safest perception is one built on truth and the truth is clear: downtown Indianapolis is safe and it is getting safer. That doesn’t mean our work is finished. We have more to do. When people have concerns, we will continue listening. We will continue adjusting. And we will continue doing what has produced these results. As chief of police, your safety in our city is my No. 1 priority. I will always make sure our conversations are grounded in facts and in the lived experiences of those who live, work and visit downtown. Our officers, our professional staff and our community partners have helped build a safer downtown, and together, we will keep that progress going.

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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Indianapolis will celebrate the completion — and start — of numerous projects in 2026, including park improvements, road and drainage work and bridge replacements. The city’s vibrant arts community also has big plans for the coming year. INDY PARKS In late 2022, the Lilly Endowment granted $80 million toward improvements across 42 parks in the Indy Parks system. Parks chosen for funding were prioritized for upgrades based on community input, an equity lens and likely impact. “As of fall 2025, Indy Parks has awarded contracts, begun construction or completed over 90 percent of all Lilly grant projects, marking substantial completion outside of a few projects,” the department’s website states. “The total grant award represents 14 times the annual parks capital budget.” Other funding for park improvement projects came from American Rescue Plan Act funds and Marion County’s Circle City Forward initiative. Park projects that will be completed in 2026 include: • Sahm Park, 6801 E. 91st St., where construction of a new playground, courts, shelter and restroom began in late 2025, with completion set for late 2026. • Tarkington Park, 45 W. 40th St., where a new sports field, walking path and tennis/pickleball courts are underway. Construction of a new playground on the northwest corner of the park is scheduled to begin in 2026. • Al Polin Park, 100 E. 29th St., where construction on a new playground began in summer 2025, with completion scheduled for early 2026. • Dubarry Park, 3698 Dubarry Rd., where a new splash pad is under construction and scheduled for completion in time for hot weather in 2026. • Eagle Creek Park, 7840 W 56th St., where a new ADA trail is under construction and scheduled for completion by early 2026. • Major Taylor Skate Park, 3649 Cold Spring Rd. An expansion project began in fall 2025, with completion scheduled for late 2026. A full list of Indy Parks projects can be found at parks.indy.gov/about-us/park-projects-and-plans. PUBLIC WORKS In addition to completing a variety of road projects in the coming year, Department of Public Works officials signed off on a new trash collection provider that will start Jan. 1. Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC, is the new com-

The Henry Street Bridge near downtown Indianapolis is expected to open by the end of 2026. (Rendering courtesy of Indy DPW)

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prehensive solid waste collections vendor for the City of Indianapolis and will provide service for Indianapolis residents in seven solid waste districts that are not serviced by Indy DPW trash collection. Residents who live in the remaining four solid waste districts will continue to receive services from Indy DPW crews. Under the new contract, universal curbside recycling will begin for all Indianapolis residents in 2028. Due to start in 2026 is a project to improve drainage in Indy’s Fountain Square neighborhood, with the goal of relieving flooding around Virginia Avenue, Prospect Street, Shelby Street and Morris Street, according to DPW, with an improved storm sewer that will be sized to accommodate future connections from nearby areas now served by a combined sewer system. The first phase is due for completion by the end of 2026. A second phase is planned to start in 2032. DPW projects due to be completed or start in 2026 include: • 30th Street Bridge over White River is expected to open to two-way traffic in May. The project will rehabilitate the historic bridge and install improved safety features, including a reinforced concrete arch and new bridge railing. Other features include widened travel lanes, new sidewalks, curbs and ADA ramps, as well as new historically appropriate bridge lighting. • The Henry Street Bridge is expected to open by the end of 2026, the second of three phases in the ongoing White River Innovation District Infrastructure Project. The new bridge will provide added vehicle and pedestrian connectivity, with the goal of reducing existing congestion on nearby roads. • Market Street reconstruction downtown from Capitol Avenue to Illinois Street starts in 2026, part of a larger vision to upgrade infrastructure surrounding Monument Circle. The project will correct deteriorating roads, upgrade pedestrian

infrastructure such as sidewalks, curb ramps and crosswalks; and enhance landscaping and site furnishings. The estimated $7 million project is due for completion in late 2027. For more, visit indy.gov/activity/ major-transportation-projects. ART AND CULTURE The Indy Art Center’s popular ARTSPARK, 820 E. 67th St., is scheduled to complete a major transformation in fall 2026. Its new Woodland Art Walk with a raised boardwalk and trail network will make the outdoor art and nature exhibit more accessible. The project includes new native plantings, public art installations and riverbank improvements. The 9.5-acre ARTSPARK, which is free to experience, was designed by Hoosier architect Michael Graves, according to the nonprofit’s website. “Not bound by traditional ideas of art education, ARTSPARK provides studios and galleries without walls, creating a place where art and nature harmonize,” the website states. For more, visit indyartcenter.org. The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art has numerous special exhibits and programs planned in 2026. They include “Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee Atwood,” featuring pieces by Indianapolis designer Jerry Lee Atwood, set for March 28 to Aug. 2; the 34th annual Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival, June 27 and 28; and the 21st annual Eiteljorg Quest for the West Art Show and Sale, opening Sept. 11-12, with the exhibit on display Sept. 13 through Oct. 11. For more, visit eiteljorg.org. ON THE COVER: Indy Art Center ArtsPark’s new Woodland Art Walk with a raised boardwalk and trail network will make the park more accessible. (Rendering courtesy of Indy Art Center)

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Coral Reefer Band mainstay returns to perform at Palladium By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Mac McAnally figures fans of his music are divided into three categories. As is his nature, he tries to please them all. McAnally said audiences at his solo shows include Jimmy Buffett fans as a Coral Reefer Band member for more than three decades. After Buffett died in 2023, McAnally helped the band continue to play Buffett songs. Others at his solo concerts are fans of his early singer-songwriter material. “I’m a guy who puts short stories into songs. That’s what my first three or four albums were,” he said. “Then I have some fans because they like what I wrote for Kenny Chesney, Alabama or Randy Travis. What is nice is that those three groups have come to terms with one another.” For the second consecutive year, McAnally will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “The Palladium is such a gorgeous room, I feel unworthy I get to play there but am happy I do,” he said. McAnally will be joined by fellow Coral Reefer member Eric A. Darken. The Coral Reefers joined the Doobie Brothers on tour last summer. “Jimmy left us a pile of joyous music to go around the world and play, and he left us a few million folks that want to hear it,” McAnally said. “You can’t really be in a better situation than to have music that you love written by a guy that you love and play in front of folks that love him and draft some of that love on to us, too.” McAnally said Buffett fans are extremely loyal. “Some of them are fans to the exclusion of everybody else. They just want to hear Buffett music,” he said. “That’s why we didn’t ever carry a lot of open-

Mac McAnally will perform Jan. 23 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Mac McAnally)

ing acts with Jimmy because people would rather hear an extra 30 minutes of his songs.” As the opening act for the Doobie Brothers last summer, McAnally said the band did have to narrow its setlist. “We used to talk about the 13 (songs) you had to play or there’s a riot,” he said. “So, it was mostly those and four or five songs for the other couple of songs that went into that night. But we had a great time and the Doobies are great.” McAnally said the Coral Reefer Band will likely headline some shows in 2026. “In the absence of Jimmy, I’m playing a lot more of my solo shows than I was when we were out there all year long with Jimmy,” he said. “But I enjoy every one of my little jobs and look forward to all of it. I love being a session musician in the studio, I love writing songs, I love producing records. I love all the live stuff.” McAnally said his longtime bond with Buffett was built on both being

storytellers from Mississippi. “He was the best I’ve ever seen at speaking to 25,000 people making them feel like they’re sitting in a living room with the guy,” he said. “I don’t know anyone else that could do that. My expertise is more in a smaller room, a theater or listening room.” Without Buffett, McAnally said the Coral Reefers share lead singing duties. “But he left it to me to be the emcee or ringleader,” he said. “He did it with a grin on his face because he knew I was born without any ambition to be in the middle of the stage. I just wanted to be a musician.” McAnally recently worked on an album with Amy Grant, which is due out in the spring. He co-wrote some songs and produced and sang on the album. He and Darken will join Grant on a few of her shows in early 2026. “She’s just an angel,” McAnally said. “She hasn’t put out an album of new material in 11 or 12 years, so she had a lot to say, and we got the privilege of helping her say it. I’m not taking any credit for the fact that it’s good. I’m just bragging because I got to be standing in the room when it happened.” Grant sang “All These Years,” which McAnally wrote for Sawyer Brown, as a tribute to McAnally when he received the 2025 Academy of Country Music Poet’s Award in October. “I never imagined her singing one of my songs to me at all but the fact she picked that one and she did a gorgeous job of it and made a lovely speech (was special),” he said. “I am so far into the bonus round of what you would consider accolades. I don’t deserve as much bragging on as I’ve gotten the last few years, but it’s always nice to hear.” McAnally has won the Country Music Association Musician of the Year award 10 times. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents. org.

‘A BEEF & BOARDS CHRISTMAS!’ “A Beef & Boards Christmas!” runs through Dec. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘THE MOUSETRAP’ “The Mousetrap” runs Jan. 6 to Feb. 15 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET “Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience” is set for 7:30 and 10:45 p.m. Dec. 31 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

Red Barn Theatre set for renovations editorial@youarecurrent.com Frankfort’s On-Stage Foundation Board of Directors announced a fundraising campaign for much-needed renovations to the Red Barn Summer Theatre in 2026. Founded in 1968 by Martin and Carol Ann Henderson, the Red Barn will celebrate its 58th season in 2026. Initially situated “on-stage” at Frankfort High School in 1973, the Hendersons, assisted by a dedicated company of young, local actors, transformed a cattle barn into a theater. The Hendersons retired in 2016. The board of directors also recognizes this is the 10th season of Michael Taylor’s leadership. Taylor assumed the role of artistic director of the Red Barn in 2017. The On-Stage Foundation also announces a major fundraising campaign as the 50-year-old plumbing has aged beyond repair, and the Barn’s restrooms need to be replaced before the 2026 season. Any individual or company interested in supporting the renovations with a tax-deductible donation can find more information at redbarntheatre.net/donate.

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Curry set to direct ‘The Mousetrap’ at Beef & Boards By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com “The Mousetrap” has passed the test of time. The play opened in London’s West End in 1952 and ran continuously until March 2022, when it was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened in May 2021. It is recognized as the longest-running play in history, reaching its 30,000th performance on March 19, 2025. It has been performed in more than 50 countries. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The Mousetrap” Jan. 6 to Feb. 15 at the Indianapolis venue. The Agatha Christie play hasn’t been performed at Beef & Boards since 1978. Eddie Curry Curry directs the show. “Our audience loves a good mystery and the gold standard is ‘The Mousetrap,’ Agatha Christie’s most famous work,” Curry said. “After 48 years — just a little bit before my time here — it’s an honor to breathe new life into this classic with such an incredible cast.” Curry said the play’s ending is a well-kept secret. “It’s all about all the red herrings along the way and the twist at the end,” he said. “A tradition that began in 1952 when the play first debuted challenges audiences to keep the ending a secret for the next crowd. If you know, you know, but that secret should stay with you. I imagine we’ll proudly uphold the tradition. We

Eddie Curry, left, and Sarah Hund appear in the 2018 production of “Singin’ in the Rain.” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

will be purposeful in everything we do. The audience will be watching, closely examining every word, every movement, every choice. “The challenge is to ensure that each of those elements is intentional, drawing the audience into the thrilling ride we want to take them on.” Curry said he was familiar with all but one of the cast members, either having shared the stage or directing them at some point. “I have worked with both Jeff Stockberger and Su-

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